ETSU Social Issues and Relations Lab

  In the Social Issues and Relations Laboratory we study primarily stigma and health (especially health disparities). We approach the study of what might be considered large-scale social issues through a social psychological lens. Given psychology's traditional focus on the individual, we investigate how these relative large issues are represented in individuals' lives and their psychosocial functioning. Our website.

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http://j.mp/30vNEDv

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Check out this study by one of our grad students!

[ALT TEXT: Hello, my name is Sarah Job. I am a graduate research assistant at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). I am doing a study that involves LGBTQ+ experiences and substance use. I am looking for people who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and are at least 18 years old. This study involves survey which should take about 15-20 minutes. The survey will take place online. Please think about participating. Participation is voluntary. If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at [phone]. If you want to learn more about this survey please follow the link here: http://j.mp/2hZRhk2

Sincerely,

Sarah Job]

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Thank you to everyone who has participated! We just finished this study!

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Privilege in Allies of Lesbian?Gay Rights Activism

Check out this interesting article about privilege in allies of lesbian/gay rights activism! It includes information regarding resistance to heteronormativity and privillege awareness. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2012.01742.x/full

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[ALT Text: Are you between 18 and 29 years old? Do you live in Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Unicoi, Greene, or Hawkins County? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

If so, you might be eligible to participate in an East Tennessee State University PAID study of an online program for young adults in Appalachia. You can participate virtually and earn up to $140.

Confidential. No judgements.

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2fFo5dN ]

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Hey everyone! We are excited to start introducing our undergraduate students! Meet Emily Clark! Day 4 of #meetingthesirlteam

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Hey everyone! We are excited to introduce our graduate student, Sarah Job. Day 3 of #meetingthesirlteam

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Hey everyone! We are proud to introduce Dr. Abbey Mann! Day 2 of #MeetingTheSIRLTeam 

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Check out this study by one of our grad students!

[ALT TEXT: Hello, my name is Sarah Job. I am a graduate research assistant at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). I am doing a study that involves LGBTQ+ experiences and substance use. I am looking for people who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and are at least 18 years old. This study involves survey which should take about 15-20 minutes. The survey will take place online. Please think about participating. Participation is voluntary. If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at [phone]. If you want to learn more about this survey please follow the link here: http://j.mp/2hZRhk2

Sincerely,

Sarah Job]

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Hey everyone! We're proud to introduce Dr. Stacey Williams, head of the SIRL team!

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Stay tuned!

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Sign up here: https://etsuredcap.etsu.edu/surveys/?s=8TDMR9H4DJ

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Transgender Kids Are Not Confused Or Pretending, Study Finds

“This is who they are. This isn’t a phase that they are going through at the moment,” the lead author of a study to be published in Psychological Science told BuzzFeed News.